Destination Long Island: July 27-29

By: Adina Genn July 20, 2017Comments Off on Destination Long Island: July 27-29

LONG ISLAND SKIES AT VANDERBILT PLANETARIUM

What seasonal constellations are visible in the Long Island sky? The Friday night show explains it, and also delves into stars and deep-sky objects. Weather permitting, visitors can join planetarium staff on the observatory, and view the sky through a 16-inch Cassegrain telescope. (Vanderbilt Planetarium. Centerport. 631-854-5579. Through September.)

BRASIL GUITAR DUO AT HUNTINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL

João Luiz and Douglas Lora bring a mix of classical and Brazilian music. The 2006 winners of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition, the duo performs Bach, Sor, Scarlatti, Debussy as well as such traditional Brazilian dance forms as choro, samba, maxixe and baião. (Chapin Rainbow Stage, Heckscher Park. Huntington. 631-673-1921. July 27.)

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND AT THE SPACE AT WESTBURY THEATER

The inimitable sound of New Orleans – where cultures reconfigure – touches Long Island when the Preservation Hall Jazz Band comes to town. Fifty years strong, the septet is now led by Ben Jaffe – his parents Allan and Sandra Jaffe were founding members of the band. The group is on tour with its recent album, “So It Is,” highlighting the Afro-Cuban roots of New Orleans, traditional jazz and plenty of legacies. (The Space at Westbury Theater. Westbury. thespaceatwestbury.com. July 28.)

TOAST THE GREAT SOUTH BAY AT FLYNN’S FIRE ISLAND

Arguably the very definition of a Long Island summer day: local beer, oysters, and music to help raise awareness of revitalization efforts for the Great South Bay. Blue Point Brewery launches its Drink the Bay Clean Lager, along with a beer sampling. There will be $2 Great South Bay oysters on the half shell and live music at 6 p.m. (Flynn’s Fire Island. Ocean Bay Park. flynnsfireislandny.com. July 29.)

DANCE VISIONS NY AT CEDARMERE

A new collaboration with Cedarmere brings an ancient Greek-inspired program. It begins with tours of the preserve while dancers emerge from landmarks on the estate in original dances. Inside the house, dancers warm up to piano and vocal selections, and are inspired by excerpts from Homer’s “Iliad.” Outside, dancers perform a suite of dances from Isadora Duncan’s repertory to Christophe Gluck operas based on mythology. Next, they visit the waterfront, where they perform Duncan’s “Tribute to the Greek Gods,” which includes Franz Schubert’s “Symphony in C Major.” Refreshments served. (Cedarmere. Roslyn Harbor. friendsofcedarmere.org. July 29.)

DWEEZIL ZAPPA AT WESTHAMPTON BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

His legendary father Frank Zappa listed Dweezil Zappa’s religion as “musician” on his birth certificate. Now, Dweezil, a Grammy-winning guitarist and composer, is traveling with the “50 Years of Frank.” The moniker is in response to the objection’s of his father’s estate, which controlled by his siblings, challenged the name of previous band names, including Zappa Plays Zappa. The tour honors the music of his father. (Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500. July 29.)

OSTRICH BURGER AT BURGER VILLAGE IN HICKSVILLE

The ostrich burger paired with blue cheese, lettuce, bacon and sauce is just one of the menu items for burger fans seeking an out-of-the-ordinary dish. (Burger Village. Hicksville. 516-597-5336)

BARBECUE RIBS AT EAST HAMPTON GRILL

Slow-roasted barbecue ribs served with hand-cut French fries and coleslaw is the real deal. (East Hampton Grill. East Hampton. 631-329-6666)